Civil jobs in Grã-Bretanha

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An experienced Site Manager is required to oversee groundworks and civil engineering projects across Northamptonshire. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, including both commercial and residential developments. The position is initially freelance, with the potential to transition into a permanent role following a successful probationary period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Oversee and coordinate groundworks and civil engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Site Supervision: Manage site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure work is completed on time and to the required standard.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Implement and enforce strict health and safety standards in line with UK regulations.
• Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with clients, engineers, and local authorities to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Quality Control & Reporting: Conduct site inspections, manage progress reports, and resolve any on-site challenges.

Projects Include:

Commercial Groundworks

• Retail car parks and multi-storey steel frame foundation systems.
• Infrastructure and civil engineering projects with Network Rail.
• Highway bridge deck repairs and maintenance.
• Ecological works managed under Natural England and the Environment Agency.

Residential Groundworks

• Infrastructure works, deep drainage, and foundation systems.
• Plot groundworks for developments ranging from self-build projects to large-scale 300+ unit national PLC housing schemes.
• Site clearance, decontamination, and remediation work.

Candidate Requirements

• Extensive experience in site management within groundworks and civil engineering, covering both commercial and residential projects.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure, deep drainage, foundation systems, and ground remediation.
• Relevant qualifications: SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold Card preferred), and First Aid at Work.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple teams and subcontractors.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities to ensure projects run smoothly.
• Full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive freelance day rate, with the opportunity for a permanent position.
• The chance to work on a long-term pipeline of projects with a well-established contractor.
• A dynamic and fast-paced working environment with varied and high-value projects.